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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,056.62, 46,998.37 and 18,949.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,056.62, 46,998.37 and 18,949.92 is: 26,151.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,056.62 : 46,998.37 = 18,949.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,056.62/46,998.37 = 18,949.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,056.62x = 46,998.37 × 18,949.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,056.62x = 890,615,351.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,615,351.63/34,056.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,151.02

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